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Egyptian, Italian FMs discuss efforts to push for Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, July 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have discussed joint efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ease regional tensions, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Indonesia evacuates 97 citizens from Iran, 26 from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Arabah
Jakarta, June 30: The Indonesian government has evacuated its 97 citizens from Iran and 26 from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the Arabah area, following tensions in those regions, Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Monday.
Make enemies regret their words: Iran's top Shia cleric issues 'fatwa' against Trump, Netanyahu
Tehran, June 30: Iran's one of the most senior Shia clerics, Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, has declared US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "enemies of God" in a newly issued 'fatwa' (religious decree) against them.
Iran urges WHO Chief to condemn deliberate military attacks on civilians, hold Israel and US accountable for war crimes
Geneva, June 28: Iran has urged World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to "strongly and unequivocally" condemn the deliberate military attacks on civilians and healthcare infrastructure and hold Israel and the United States regimes accountable for these alleged war crimes, under international law.
4415 Indians evacuated from conflict zones in Iran, Israel via 19 special flights: MEA
New Delhi, June 27: The Indian government has initiated Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The operation, which began on June 18, has successfully evacuated over 4415 Indian nationals so far.
Khamenei warns of future retaliation, says Trump exaggerated US strikes
Tehran, June 27: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed that US President Donald Trump had "exaggerated" the impact of recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, while warning of further retaliation, The Times of Israel reported.
Iran's Supreme Leader threatens to target US bases again, says America was dealt a severe slap to the face
Tehran, June 27: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed US President Donald Trump had "exaggerated" the effect of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and threatened to target American military bases again, The Times of Israel reported.
Iran says no agreement made to resume US talks
Tehran, June 27: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that no arrangement or commitment had been made to resume negotiations with the United States, amid heightened tensions following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian territory.
India evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran, 818 from Israel in Operation Sindhu: MEA
New Delhi, June 26: The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India, so far have evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran and 818 Indian nationals from Israel in Operation Sindhu.
India thanks friendly nations for evacuation support during Operation Sindhu
New Delhi, June 26: India on Thursday expressed gratitude to the governments of Israel, Iran, Jordan, Egypt, Armenia, and Turkmenistan for their support in the evacuation efforts carried out under ongoing Operation Sindhu.
BRICS countries express grave concern over military strikes against Iran
Brasilia, June 25: The BRICS countries have expressed "grave concern" over military strikes against Iran in "violation of international law and the United Nations Charter," and called for an urgent need to break the cycle of violence and restore peace.
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire going 'very good'
The Hague, June 25: US President Donald Trump said here on Wednesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is going "very good," following days of intense military escalation between the two foes.
Iran thanks Indians who 'stood firmly, vocally' in Israel conflict
New Delhi, June 25: The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people and institutions of India for their solidarity and support during the recent conflict with Israel.
Nearly 50 Vietnamese evacuated from Israel
Hanoi, June 25: Nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens have been evacuated from the conflict zone in Israel to Egypt, the state media reported on Wednesday.
UN political chief calls for diplomacy to ensure peaceful nature of Iran's nuke program
United Nations, June 25: UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo called for diplomacy and dialogue to ensure the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.
Iran's death toll from Israeli attacks surpasses 600: Ministry
Tehran, June 24: The death toll from Israeli strikes across Iran over the past 12 days has reached 606, with 5,332 others injured, Iran's Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi said on Tuesday.
Sensex makes modest gain after initial rally, Nifty above 25,000 mark
New Delhi, June 24: Indian stock market ended higher on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex rising about 158 points and the Nifty 50 at National Stock Exchange (NSE) closing above the 25,000 mark.
Geopolitical instability is stressful: Supriya Sule raises concern over escalated tensions between Iran and Israel
Mumbai, June 24: NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday expressed concern over the tensions escalated between Iran and Israel,saying that the geopolitical instability is very stressful.
Evacuated student from Iran thanks Embassy, Indian govt; recounts ordeal amid ceasefire
Faridabad, June 24: A student recently evacuated from war-hit Iran, Saniya Zehar on Tuesday expressed deep gratitude to the Indian Embassy, the Union government, and the media for ensuring the safe return of hundreds of Indians stranded in the conflict zone.
No local involved in Pahalgam terror attack: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, June 24: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that no local was involved in the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local Kashmiri, were killed on April 22.
150 South Koreans, family members evacuate Iran, Israel amid escalating armed conflict: Seoul
Seoul, June 24: A total of 150 South Korean nationals and their family members have evacuated Iran and Israel amid the escalating armed conflict between the two Middle Eastern nations, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Oil prices likely to stabilize near USD 65 as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: SBI Report
New Delhi, June 24: Crude oil prices are now expected to remain around USD 65 per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, bringing relief to global markets.
604 Indians evacuated from Israel under Operation Sindhu
Tel Aviv, June 24: Amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, a total of 604 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Israel via Jordan and Egypt under Operation Sindhu, the Indian Embassy in Israel said on Monday.
India has always been with those who want to be at peace: Kharge amid Iran-Israel tensions
Kalaburagi, June 24: Amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday stressed the need for global peace and called on all nations to refrain from interfering in the affairs of "sovereign and democratic" countries.
Ceasefire now in effect, please do not violate it: US Prez Trump amid ongoing Iran-Israel tensions
Washington, June 24: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has officially taken effect, urging both sides to maintain restraint.
UP artist paints plea for peace amid Iran-Israel conflict, praises PM Modi for Op Sindhu
New Delhi, June 24: Amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, an artist from Aligarh has used her brush to call for peace and praise humanitarian efforts led by India. Her painting is also a tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching 'Operation Sindhu'.
Iran strikes Israel with fresh missile attack hours after Trump's ceasefire claim
Tel Aviv, June 24: Hours after US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire had been achieved, Israel sounded missile sirens and urged citizens to take shelter following new strikes launched from Iran.
India's export sector resilient even as geopolitical tensions test global trade stability: FIEO President
New Delhi, June 23: India's export sector remains "resilient and adaptive" at a time geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, pose certain challenges to global trade dynamics, President of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) SC Ralhan said.
Iran-Israel conflict impact: Basmati exporters warn of payment crisis, falling prices
New Delhi, June 22: The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is starting to take a serious toll on India’s basmati rice trade, with exporters on Sunday warning of a looming payment crisis and sharp price drops if the situation does not improve soon.
Iran-Israel conflict closely coordinated between Trump, Netanyahu: Former US Treasury official
By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington DC, June 22: The recent joint military action against Iran by the United States and Israel may have been planned well in advance, with signs of close coordination between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Jonathan Schanzer, a terror finance analyst and former US Treasury official.
Yoga day celebrations create an isle of peace as clouds of war hang over UN
United Nations, June 21: International Day of Yoga created an isle of peace as the clouds of war loomed over the UN, where the Security Council was holding a session on the Ukraine war after an earlier meeting on the Iran-Israel conflict.
Italy keeps embassies open in Iran, Israel, arranges charter flights for citizens
Rome, June 20: Italy will maintain operations at its embassies in both Tehran and Tel Aviv amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, while organising charter flights to assist Italian nationals wishing to leave the two countries, Antonio Tajani, minister of the foreign affairs and international cooperation, said.
271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel Health Ministry
Tel Aviv, June 19: Israel Health Ministry on Thursday said that 271 people arrived at hospitals after the Iranian ballistic missile attack this morning -- four in serious condition, 16 in moderate condition, 220 in good condition, 24 suffering from acute anxiety, and seven undergoing medical evaluation whose condition has not yet been determined, The Times of Israel reported.
Amid Iranian missile strike, Israeli stock market surges to 52-week high
New Delhi, June 19: In a striking display of investor confidence, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange surged to a 52-week high on Thursday, even after Iran launched a fresh missile attack targeting, among other places, the stock exchange building itself.
Iran launched over 450 ballistic missiles and hundreds of UAVs in last 6 days, Israel Defence Spox says
Tel Aviv, June 19: Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin on Thursday said that Iran has expressed their desire to destroy the state of Israel.
Iran ballistic missile hits hospital in Israel, dozens injured
Tel Aviv, June 19: An Iranian ballistic missile struck Soroka Hospital in Israel's Beersheba, seriously injuring several patients, doctors, and staff as the conflict entered its seventh day on Thursday.
Israeli, Indian defence officials discuss current West Asia developments
New Delhi, June 19: Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, Indian and Israeli Defence officials spoke to each other on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said.
Khamenei rejects Trump's call for surrender, warns of irreparable damage if US intervenes in escalating Iran-Israel conflict
Washington, DC, June 19: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's call for an "unconditional surrender," warning of dire consequences if the United States intervenes militarily in Israel's escalating war with Iran, according to The New York Times.
110 Indian students evacuated from Iran set to land in New Delhi as India launches 'Operation Sindhu'
New Delhi, June 18: As many as 110 Indian students evacuated from northern Iran will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday as India launched 'Operation Sindhu' to evacuate its nationals from the warzone.
There will be no shortage of crude oil, assures Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi, June 18: Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Wednesday assured that there will be no shortage of crude oil and projected stability in fuel prices, despite global uncertainties.